the end is coming………….

the end of 2019 that is!!!!   A philatelic year of  some success for  many in the philatelic  industry  judging by  what I read of attendances at shows and exhibitions,   future plans for exhibitions, plenty to chose from right around the world in 2020 including London 2020,  the number of people selling or  setting themselves up […]

Merry Christmas

Any philatelic presents from Santa? I put a few bids on some lots at my favourite auction site. That was a nice way for me to spend Christmas morning, studying the auction catalogue. Hope you have a wonderful days with friends and family or just doing what you want to do, Merry Christmas

Have I got your attention…………

Just one more, if nothing else it is amusing to see this %$#&, dont you think 🙂 and I quote. described as……. ” in good used condition. In good original used condition. Please study my photo’s as they form part of the item description and item condition state. I am always happy to combine postage […]

Why you should be buying from an IPDA dealer

Why you should be buying from an IPDA dealer Time and time again I see this, mostly I see it immediately, when I see Great Britain stamps as I know them better than other world countries. What is this ? Listed for sale as Scott 173, (that is SG 399) a Great Britain Seahorse issue […]

another treasure hunt find

This booklet  as you can see is from Jersey.  It was issued in 1982  telling the story of Martell Cognac.   Sadly  the front and the reverse covers have very light toning spots,  not that  bad really  but  the page edges do also have  a  couple of very light tone shades.  The booklet contains 6 stamp […]